RecruitingSleep Apnea, Obstructive
NPA-OSA Device Tolerability, Usability and Acclimation Clinical Study in Adult Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Patients
Eligible age
18+ yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
This pilot study is being done to determine if the nasopharyngeal airway obstructive sleep apnea (NPA-OSA) device can be used in the treatment of OSA in adults. The researchers think that the NPA-OSA device will reduce the number of apneas.
Sponsor: University of Michigan
You may qualify if…
- ✓ Capacity and willingness to sign consent
- ✓ Patient willingness to commit to and complete study over a 30-day time period
- ✓ Confirmed diagnosis of moderate to severe OSA (AHI \>= 15)
- ✓ OSA caused by upper airway obstruction
- ✓ CPAP non-compliant where CPAP compliance is defined as using CPAP for at least 4 hours a night for at least 70% of nights or interest in an alternative sleep apnea therapy
- ✓ Adequate manual dexterity to demonstrate ability to self-insert and remove device
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ Within 3 months of initiating CPAP use, and actively using CPAP
- ✕ Supraglottic airway collapse
- ✕ Distal airway stenosis
- ✕ Tracheobronchomalacia
- ✕ Currently pregnant
- ✕ Active COVID-19 infection
- ✕ Need for anticoagulative therapy
- ✕ Severe nasal allergies
Where it's recruiting
Michigan
Ann Arbor
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT06677151 · last updated 2026-03-12